National Theatre Live: Golden Boy (2026)
I'm out for fame and fortune, not to be different or artistic! I don't intend to be ashamed of my life!
2026 · Drama
Genres: Drama
1930s New York, at the height of the Depression. Joe Bonaparte is a gifted young violinist with extraordinary talent and a future in music, until a chance at fame and fortune lures him into the brutal world of professional boxing.
Director: Sam Yates
Writers: Clifford Odets
Music by: Isobel Waller-Bridge
Cast
Josh O'Connor as Joe BonaparteJason Barnett as TokioRichard Fleeshman as FrankDavid Ganly as RoxyPatrick Martins as Pepper White / JournalistOliver Ryan as Mickey / Drake / DriscollHayley Squires as LornaStanley Townsend as Mr. BonaparteZubin Varla as Eddie FuseliNicholas Woodeson as Mr. Carp / BarkerDaniel Mays as MoodyOscar Prout as Young Joe BonaparteMore like this
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